Recommended French artists. Popular international singers and singer-songwriters.
France is one of the countries where music has developed remarkably worldwide.
When people hear “French songs,” I don’t think many can immediately picture specific works.
So this time, I’ve put together an introduction to French artists for those people.
I’ve selected a wide range—from artists active in the 1960s to more recent ones.
It also includes lesser-known, minor tracks that have very low name recognition in Japan, so even music aficionados can enjoy this collection.
Please take your time and enjoy it to the end!
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Recommended French artists. Popular international singers and singer-songwriters (21–30)
Go!M83 feat Mai Lan
A synth-pop track by M83, the solo project of French musician Anthony Gonzalez.
It features vocals by French singer Mai Lan.
The song also includes American guitarist Steve Vai, known for his work with David Lee Roth, Whitesnake, Mary J.
Blige, and Ozzy Osbourne.
PromessesTchami feat. Kaleem Taylor
A track by Parisian DJ and producer Martin Bresso, who performs under the stage name Tchami.
His music is referred to as “Future House,” a subgenre of Deep House.
This song is a collaboration with British singer Kaleem Taylor; it premiered on BBC Radio 1 in October 2014 and was officially released on iTunes three months later.
Recommended French artists: Popular international singers and singer-songwriters (31–40)
MiddleDJ Snake
A track by French electronic music producer DJ Snake.
It was released in 2015 and features vocals by British singer Bipolar Sunshine.
The music video stars actor Josh Hutcherson, known for The Hunger Games, and actress Kiersey Clemons.
Fallait pasMarwa Loud
French R&B singer Sheryfa Luna rose to nationwide fame after making a splash in season 4 of the popular French audition show Popstars.
Although she’s an R&B singer, her distinctive sound blends a variety of genres—including jazz and Latin music—resulting in stylishly crafted tracks across her catalog.
The song Si on parlait stands out for its pop sensibility that mixes elements of swing jazz and R&B.
Be sure to check it out.
Je Pars Mais Je T’aimeMennel
Menel, an artist who gained popularity on a French audition show, is a Muslim singer who performs in French, Arabic, and English.
Her musicality is highly distinctive: while incorporating Arabian sounds, she also evokes the feel of French pop, crafting a unique style.
Her track “Je Pars Mais Je T’aime” showcases the full appeal of her sound.
If you enjoy unconventional song structures, be sure to give it a listen.
1901Phoenix
A song from the fourth studio album by Phoenix, a French alternative rock band.
It’s a track that sings about a fantasy of “Paris in 1901 being better than now.” It reached No.
1 on the Billboard Alternative Songs chart in 2010 and was used in a Cadillac SRX television commercial.
Cats and DogsCamille
A song that sings a warning about dangers to anthropomorphized pets.
It is included on French singer Camille’s third studio album, Music Hole, released in 2008.
The album’s title was chosen to refer to the “main parts of the body that create music.”